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Toradol

Generic Name: ketorolac (kee TORE oh lack)
Brand Names: Toradol, Toradol IM, Toradol IV/ IM

Ketorolac : Important Information

• Intended for short-term use only, usually up to 5 days. Do not use for longer or in larger doses than is prescribed by your doctor. Larger doses or longer treatment may not provide increased pain relief, and may increase the risk of serious side effects.
• Your healthcare provider may recommend taking oral medication with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, this medication may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking this medication if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day.

What is Ketorolac

• In a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medication works by reducing chemicals that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
• Used to treat moderate pain.

What to Discuss before Using

• Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you:
  • have an allergy to aspirin or to any other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), oxaprozin (Daypro), nabumetone (Relafen), and others
  • have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach
  • drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day
  • have liver or kidney disease
  • have bleeding or blood clotting problems
  • have congestive heart failure
  • have fluid retention
  • have heart disease
  • are taking probenecid (Benemid)
• You may not be able to take this medication, or you may require a special dosage or monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• In the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether this medication will be harmful to an unborn baby. However, this medication should not be taken during the last 3 months of pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• Passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication.

Ketorolac Dosage Method

• Take exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Available as pills for administration by mouth and as a solution for injection into the muscle (intramuscular) or vein (intravenous). If you are using injectable medication at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water.
• Your healthcare provider may recommend taking oral medication with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Intended for short-term use only, usually up to 5 days. Do not use for longer or in larger doses than is prescribed by your doctor. Larger doses or longer treatment may not provide increased pain relief, and may increase the risk of serious side effects.
• Do not share this medication with others. Keep it out of the reach of children. Throw away any unused medication. May be harmful if used by someone for whom it was not prescribed.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Miss a dose: Problems?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Ketorolac Overdose?

• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
• Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, lethargy, increased blood pressure, kidney problems, and difficulty breathing.

Avoid During Treatment

• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, this medication may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking ketorolac if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day.
• Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain medicines contain aspirin or NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, and others) which may interact with this medication. Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, talk to your doctor and pharmacist.

Ketorolac Side Effects

• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking this medication and seek medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:
  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
  • rapid weight gain (fluid retention)
  • abdominal pain or cramping, heartburn, or indigestion
  • black, bloody, or tarry stools
  • blood in urine or vomit
  • side or back pain, or decreased urine production
  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take this medication and talk to your doctor if you experience:
  • dizziness or headache
  • nausea or diarrhea
  • fatigue
  • itching or rash
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs to avoid while undergoing treatment

• Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are taking probenecid (Benemid). Probenecid may increase the amount of this medication in the body, which could be dangerous.
• Before taking this medication, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
  • a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox); diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin)
  • celecoxib (Celebrex), rofecoxib (Vioxx), or valdecoxib (Bextra)
  • aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), choline salicylate, or magnesium salicylate
  • a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, others), chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone (Thalitone, Hygroton), bumetanide (Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), spironolactone (Aldactone), or amiloride (Midamor)
  • an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and others
  • an anticoagulant such as warfarin (Coumadin)
  • a seizure medicine such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) or phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)
  • methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
  • lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others)
  • cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
• You may not be able to take this medication, or you may require a speical dosage or monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

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